India AI Impact Summit: global AI agreements

In February 2026, the India AI Impact Summit took place in New Delhi, with policymakers, researchers, companies, civil society organizations, and international institutions from around the world.

Joint declaration

The summit resulted in an international declaration on responsible and inclusive AI, with agreements on access, safety, transparency, and investment. India explicitly positioned itself as the voice of the Global South in the AI debate.

AI as a global topic

The summit confirmed that AI policy is high on the international agenda in 2026, continuing earlier summits in the United Kingdom and France. Meanwhile, regulation in the US, EU, and China was also taking shape.

From words to action

Beyond principles, concrete investments and partnerships were also announced, focused on AI for healthcare, education, and agriculture in developing countries.